regal Definition
re·gal (rē′gəl)
adjective
- of a monarch; royal
- characteristic of, like, or fit for a monarch; splendid, stately, magnificent, etc.
Etymology: ME < MFr or L: MFr regal < L regalis < rex (gen. regis), a king, akin to regere, to rule: see right
regal Related Forms
re′·gally adverb
regal Synonyms
regal Usage Examples
Converse of object
look: But this was no royal party - even if most of the guests were doing their best to look regal.
Used with adjective complement
look: Su, looking quite regal now despite her ragged fur, lays a companionable hand on one shoulder of each cub.
Modifies a noun
- tang: Marlin sets off to look for Nemo, joined by Dory, a regal blue tang with a short memory span.
- pelargonium: Continue to feed established plants such as zonal and regal pelargoniums, annuals in pots, fuschias and other summer-flowering plants.
- splendor: He wanted the King, in all his regal splendor, to be like him.
- icing: Topped with almond paste, regal icing and decorated with an iced message of your choice.
- dignity: With regal dignity, take your place on your throne.
- bearing: Either way this is a rare private monument to one of the royal princes, shown here already with regal bearing.
Modifying Another Word
- truly: The State Apartments are furnished with original pictures and works of art from the Royal Collection providing a truly regal setting.
- almost: In this way, what could be urban squalor is rendered almost regal, certainly distinguished.
- very: At Oxford the river changes, it becomes broader, sharp bends are much rarer this gives a very regal feel to the river.
- suitably: He appeared suitably regal, except for his insistent nose picking.
- wonderfully: The elegant decor of the hotel creates a wonderfully regal ambiance.
- rather: They are often rather dramatic and are likely to have a following of loyal friends who appreciate their rather regal charms.
Noun used with modifier
AEC: One of two preserved AEC Regals from the City of Oxford fleet.

